Lions Have Approached DE Aidan Hutchinson’s Camp Regarding Extension

This is the first year Hutchinson is eligible for a long-term extension after finishing three years on his rookie contract. He was on pace for a monster season before breaking his leg last year and stands to benefit from the exploding pass rusher market this year, which crossed $40 million annually. 

Hutchinson is set to make a base salary of $1.1 million with an $11.4 million cap hit in 2025. 

Hutchinson, 25, was selected with the No. 2 overall pick by the Lions in the 2022 draft out of Michigan. He is entering the fourth year of his four-year, $35,713,386 contract that includes a $23,153,372 signing bonus.

The Lions exercised the fifth-year option for Hutchinson for the 2026 season worth $20.862 million fully guaranteed. 

In 2024, Hutchinson appeared in five games for the Lions and recorded 19 tackles and 7.5 sacks to go along with a forced fumble.